The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies


Our organization will assume a leadership role in education in Nebraska, create a collaborative space for all Social Studies organizations in the state to operate, and to serve the interest of members of the National Council for the Social Studies and this state's   affiliation
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NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com
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In light of the recent anti-Semitic violence in California, the Anti-Defamation League reminds teachers and families that they have resources available to help children in the aftermath of such tragedies.  Please visit our Teacher Resources page for helpful information and resource links.
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             Planning for the 2019 NSCSS Annual Conference continues!
Please go to the Annual Conference tab above if you'd like to reserve an exhibitor table or register to attend. 
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This is why you should encourage your elementary school colleagues to attend as well! Please share!
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            A Proposed Draft of the New Nebraska Social Studies Standards
                                                  Has Been Released!

Your input is requested...

Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years.  Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards will begin this fall.  The current social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in 2012 and are located here:  2012 Nebraska Social Studies Standards.
A webpage has been established as part of the process to revise Nebraska’s Social Studies Standards.  The webpage includes information regarding the process, and it will include working drafts of the revised standards as they become available.  The webpage is located at:
 
https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/social-studies-standards-revision/
 
Please monitor the page from time-to-time for information regarding this process and contact Harris Payne (harris.payne@nebraska.gov) with input.
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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                                                               NCSS International Assembly
                                                     2019 Annual Meeting

                                                  Invitation for Proposals                                                                         
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The International Assembly [IA] is a forum within the NCSS for discussion of the international dimensions of the social studies. The IA is inviting social studies teachers, educators, and scholars to participate in its roundtable sessions in Austin, TX, on Friday, November 22, 2019. Four types of proposals are welcomed for submission:

  • Lesson plan on a global topic (K-College)
  • Practice oriented presentations on a global topic;
  • Recently completed research on a global topic or in an international context;
  • Works in progress on a global topic or social studies in an international context.
The deadline for submission is May 31, 2019. Please follow the link to see the details in the call for proposals: https://ia2019.socialstudies.org/openconf.php If you have any questions, please contact the IA Program Chair Bea Bailey (cbeatri@clemson.edu) or the IA Chair Jing Williams (Jing.Williams@usd.edu).
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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Three times each week the National Council for the Social Studies sends out a brief update about what is happening in Social Studies classrooms around the country. Click the link below for the most recent NCSS SmartBrief. To search the archives go to: 

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